Publications: Primers

Our primers provide plain-language overviews of particular topics, including explanations of key terms and issues. Written by leading researchers to help sustainability managers educate colleagues, customers and senior leaders, these two-page briefs provide an introduction to sustainability topics. NBS primers also serve as teaching resources for management professors.

This primer explains why business leaders should be thinking about climate change and its impact on their companies. It addresses the risks and opportunities their business will face as well as the barriers and drivers to adaptation.